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Acer griseum is a small, oval to rounded, spreading, deciduous tree with upright branching. It is known for its stunning exfoliating copper-orange and reddish-brown bark and beautiful foliage colours. The bark is constantly peeling into thin papery curls revealing new, cinnamon-brown bark which makes it extremely ornamental and attractive. Leaves are dark green above and silvery green with fine hairs beneath. They turn into beautiful shades of orange and red in autumn. Small yellowish flowers are replaced by winged samaras. Acer griseum prefers slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but can grow in almost any type of soil, even clay soil. It prefers full sun or part shade and doesn’t tolerate drought. Propagation is difficult because most of its seed is sterile, but at the same time, it will not produce unwanted seedlings. Very attractive tree for small yards, urban gardens, and woodland gardens. Perfect for a front yard accent. An outstanding ornamental tree for all four seasons.

Rhaphiolepis indica, commonly known as Indian hawthorn, is a charming evergreen shrub that graces gardens with its elegant presence. Native to Southern Asia, particularly India and China, this resilient plant belongs to the Rosaceae family and thrives in a variety of climates, making it a popular choice among gardeners worldwide.

The beauty of Rhaphiolepis indica lies in its dense, compact growth habit, reaching heights of up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) and spreading almost as wide. Its glossy, leathery leaves are lance-shaped and typically dark green, providing a lush backdrop for the clusters of delicate flowers it produces. These blooms, which appear in spring, vary in color from white to shades of pink and possess a subtle fragrance that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

One of the most appealing features of Indian hawthorn is its adaptability to different growing conditions. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, though it prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Once established, it exhibits moderate drought tolerance, although regular watering during dry spells is beneficial for optimal growth and flowering.

Pruning is seldom necessary, except to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain shape if desired. Additionally, the plant is relatively pest and disease resistant, further adding to its appeal as a hassle-free addition to garden landscapes.

Laxton's Superb Apple is an old-fashioned, traditional, sweet, aromatic dessert apple. It was bred by Laxton Brothers in Bedford, UK in 1897. This apple plant is great for cold or exposed locations. It is fast-growing, but has a tendency to biennial bearing. It brings better crop when planted with another variety. It prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Doesn’t like very acidic soils, shallow chalk soils, and shade more than half of the day. Its flowers are pretty and fragrant, white with some pink, self-pollinating and long-lasting.

The fruit is green-yellow with orange-red blush and crisp firm flesh. It is similar to Cox’s Orange Pippin, which is one of its parents, but it is a bit superior with larger fruits, slightly richer flavour and better keeping qualities. Ready for harvesting in October, it can be stored till January. Late-season and heavy cropping.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.

Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' is an upright, deciduous, fruiting tree, very reliable and highly productive. It has ovate, toothed, dark green leaves, orange and red in autumn, and lovely, white flowers blooming in mid-spring. Flowers are followed by heavy crops of glossy, rounded, delicious, dark red cherries with sweet and juicy flesh. Cherries are ready for harvesting in late spring. Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' can adapt to a wide range of soils, but grows best in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Overwatering may cause fruit split. It can withstand low temperatures and it is fairly resistant to wind, but needs to be sheltered from late frosts that can damage the flowers buds. It requires regular pruning and fruit thinning. Sweet cherry 'Bigarreau Burlat' is one of the most popular cherry cultivars in France. It is perfect for informal and cottage gardens. Great as a specimen tree or for wall-side borders and trellises.

Lagerstroemia indica 'Lucas Red', commonly referred to as Crape Myrtle, is a stunning deciduous shrub or small tree that is grown for its beautiful, showy flowers. This outstanding plant is favored by gardeners for its long blooming period, profusion of flowers, ease of maintenance, and year-round interest. This cultivar, 'Lucas Red', is known for its prolific deep red blossoms, which stand out against the dark green foliage.

When it comes to its physical appearance, Lagerstroemia indica 'Lucas Red' can reach about 10 to 15 feet tall and wide in maturity. Its attractive, smooth bark has a mottled pattern in shades of brown and gray. With its natural vase shape, the Lucas Red Crape Myrtle is frequently planted as a specimen tree or in small groupings. It also makes an excellent ornamental border or hedge plant.

The foliage is green, simple, and elliptical, and can transform into attractive bronze-red hues in autumn. The plant blooms from mid to late summer when many other summer-flowering plants have finished flowering, providing a delightful display that lasts for several weeks. Its clusters of small, crinkly petals form large showy panicles, which can measure up to ten inches long and droop gracefully from the stems. Each individual petal has delicate, crinkled edges that creates an elegant frilled effect. The flowers can last up to 120 days making them a long-lasting addition to the garden.

Largerstroemia indica 'Lucas Red' is a hardy plant that can grow well in a wide range of soil types and is moderately drought-tolerant once it has been established. It prefers a sunny, warm climate, and is perfectly suited for USDA hardiness zones 7 to 9. Pruning this plant is necessary to maintain its shape and increase the number of flowers. Fertilizing the plant in spring will also encourage heavy blooming.

Overall, Lagerstroemia indica 'Lucas Red' is an incredibly beautiful plant that is worth adding to any garden. Its vibrant red flowers, easy care requirements, and long-lasting blooms make it an all-time favorite among gardening enthusiasts. If you're looking for an impressive flowering plant that will provide year-round interest and beauty to your garden or landscape, then look no further than Lagerstroemia indica 'Lucas Red'.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rosea’, often called the Weeping Higan Cherry, is a graceful ornamental tree prized for its elegant cascading branches and soft pink spring blossoms. When trained or pruned into a ball shape, this cultivar transforms from its naturally weeping habit into a striking, rounded standard—creating a perfect floral sphere atop a clear stem that becomes a captivating focal point in any garden.

In ball form, the delicate, nodding branchlets are encouraged to sweep uniformly around the crown, producing a symmetrical orb that showcases the tree’s blossom display and refined silhouette. In early spring, clouds of pale to mid-pink flowers envelop the ball, attracting pollinators and adding romantic colour. Through summer and autumn the fresh foliage—fresh green turning darker with age—adds enduring structure, and in winter the bare framework offers sculptural interest.

This tree thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture, particularly in its early years. It suits formal and informal gardens alike: as a standout centrepiece in a lawn, beside a terrace, or as an accent in mixed borders. With light maintenance and careful pruning to retain its ball form, Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rosea’ delivers year-round beauty and seasonal spectacle.

Olea Europea is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants with Mediterranean origin. It’s a wonderful, slow-growing, long-lived, evergreen tree of very attractive habit and spreading crown, with gnarled, twisted trunk and silvery foliage. The elliptic leaves are grey-green, silvery underneath. Tiny, fragrant, white flowers are followed by small, olive-rich, plum-like fruits, harvested when they are green or purple. Fruits are not edible directly from the tree, but after a special treatment. Common Olive grows best in fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. It thrives in warm climates. If grown in colder areas, it should be planted in containers and brought inside during the winter. Generally, disease-free. Olea Europea is mostly grown for its tasteful fruits, but it is also an attractive-looking addition to urban, coastal, Mediterranean, or rock and gravel gardens. It is suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Acer palmatum 'Going Green' is a small, compact, dense, rounded, bushy deciduous Japanese maple tree with strong, upright stems, palmate, deeply-lobed bright green to lime green leaves, golden, orange, and scarlet in autumn. Inconspicuous, greenish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by attractive, red, winged seed pods in summer and autumn. Acer palmatum 'Going Green' can tolerate a wide range of soils as long as they are consistantly moist and well-drained, but prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moisture retentive, soils. It thrives in partial shade and leaf colour is best in partial shade, but can tolerate full sun. Lack of soil moisture and excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from strong winds. Low maintenance plant. Japanese maple ‘Going Green’ with its sculptural stems and striking autumn foliage can add beauty to any informal, cottage, or urban garden. Perfect as a specimen plant. Suitable for growing in containers.

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a purple-leaved Japanese maple of great beauty and quality. This large deciduous shrub or a small rounded tree has attractive, deeply lobed wine-red to purple leaves that become blood red in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, red flowers that bloom in spring are followed by samaras. Its striking blackish red bark makes it attractive even in winter when leaves fall off. Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, in full sun or partial shade. It doesn’t like hot and dry locations. It is very hardy and needs sheltering only in extreme cold weather or from harsh winds. Easy to care for, it requires very little pruning. Lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch. This attractive plant is perfect for small gardens, urban gardens, or rock gardens. It is also suitable for growing in containers and pots.

Olea Europea is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants with Mediterranean origin. It’s a wonderful, slow-growing, long-lived, evergreen tree of very attractive habit and spreading crown, with gnarled, twisted trunk and silvery foliage. The elliptic leaves are grey-green, silvery underneath. Tiny, fragrant, white flowers are followed by small, olive-rich, plum-like fruits, harvested when they are green or purple. Fruits are not edible directly from the tree, but after a special treatment. Common Olive grows best in fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. It thrives in warm climates. If grown in colder areas, it should be planted in containers and brought inside during the winter. Generally, disease-free. Olea Europea is mostly grown for its tasteful fruits, but it is also an attractive-looking addition to urban, coastal, Mediterranean, or rock and gravel gardens. It is suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Prunus avium 'Napoleon' is a small, bushy, deciduous, fruiting tree with ovate, toothed, dark green leaves, orange and red in autumn, and masses of simple, fragrant, white flowers with yellow stamens, blooming in late spring. Flowers are followed by large, sweet, aromatic, glossy yellow cherries, flushed red when mature, ready for harvesting in late summer. It is sometimes called “white cherry” referring to its pale yellow flesh. Prunus avium 'Napoleon' can grow in a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, loamy, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It doesn’t tolerate waterlogged soils. It can withstand frost, but needs to be sheltered form harsh winter winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. Fairly tolerant of wind. It requires a pollinating partner nearby. Low maintenance plant. Sweet Cherry 'Napoléon' is an excellent specimen plant or planted against a wall or fence in small cottage, wildlife, or urban gardens. Heavy and reliable cropper.

The Acer palmatum 'Brown Sugar' is a captivating Japanese maple variety known for its dense, bushy form and striking foliage. This compact, deciduous tree features vibrant leaves that transition from a rich burgundy in spring to a deep brownish-red in summer, and finally to fiery orange and red hues in autumn. With an elegant, multi-branched structure, it typically reaches heights of 8-10 feet, making it ideal for small gardens, containers, or as a stunning focal point in any landscape. ‘Brown Sugar’ thrives best in partial shade to full sun, preferring well-drained soil with regular moisture. Resistant to many pests and diseases, this tree offers year-round beauty and low maintenance, enhancing any outdoor space with its unique color palette and form.

Acer palmatum 'Going Green' is a small, compact, dense, rounded, bushy deciduous Japanese maple tree with strong, upright stems, palmate, deeply-lobed bright green to lime green leaves, golden, orange, and scarlet in autumn. Inconspicuous, greenish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by attractive, red, winged seed pods in summer and autumn.

Acer palmatum 'Going Green' can tolerate a wide range of soils as long as they are consistantly moist and well-drained, but prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moisture retentive, soils. It thrives in partial shade and leaf colour is best in partial shade, but can tolerate full sun. Lack of soil moisture and excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from strong winds. Low maintenance plant. Japanese maple ‘Going Green’ with its sculptural stems and striking autumn foliage can add beauty to any informal, cottage, or urban garden. Perfect as a specimen plant. Suitable for growing in containers.

Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' is a medium-sized, narrowly upright, deciduous columnar with a dense, egg-shaped crown and beautiful foliage. Shiny five-lobed leaves are raspberry red in spring, dark red to purple throughout the summer, and bright red in autumn. Clusters of inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers emerge on bare branches before leaves in early spring and are followed by winged nuts, samaras. Crimson Sentry Norway Maple can grow in any type of well-drained soil, but it doesn’t like peaty soils and soils with stagnant groundwater. It is ideal for tough positions, even exposed coastal positions because it is resistant to heat, drought and harsh winds. Very resilient and low maintenance plant. Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' is used in parks and as a solitary. It tolerates air pollution well, therefore, it is suitable for planting in cities and industrial areas. Because of its narrow form, perfect for smaller spaces and tighter locations.

Magnolia 'Flamingo' clear stem is a captivating ornamental tree known for its elegant, single upright trunk and large, tulip-shaped flowers in soft pink with white accents. Blooming in early spring, often before foliage appears, it creates a dramatic display in garden settings. The clear stem form enhances its architectural appeal, making it ideal for formal gardens, borders, or as a standout feature in lawns or courtyards. It thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers a sunny to partially shaded position. Magnolia 'Flamingo' benefits from sheltered locations, protected from harsh winds and late frosts, which can damage the early blooms. It attracts pollinators and brings seasonal beauty, making it a perfect addition to both modern and classic landscape designs.

Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' is a bold and elegant cultivar of the Norway maple, prized for its deep, rich purple foliage that remains vibrant throughout the growing season. This slow-growing, deciduous tree typically reaches a height of 12 to 15 meters with a spread of 10 to 12 meters, forming a broad, rounded crown. Its glossy, lobed leaves provide dramatic color contrast in gardens, parks, and streetscapes. In spring, small yellow-green flowers appear before the leaves, adding subtle seasonal interest. 'Royal Red' is highly adaptable, thriving in a range of soil types and urban conditions, including pollution and drought once established. It is an excellent choice for creating a striking focal point or providing bold, long-lasting color in the landscape.

Olea Europea is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants with Mediterranean origin. It’s a wonderful, slow-growing, long-lived, evergreen tree of very attractive habit and spreading crown, with gnarled, twisted trunk and silvery foliage. The elliptic leaves are grey-green, silvery underneath. Tiny, fragrant, white flowers are followed by small, olive-rich, plum-like fruits, harvested when they are green or purple. Fruits are not edible directly from the tree, but after a special treatment. Common Olive grows best in fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. It thrives in warm climates. If grown in colder areas, it should be planted in containers and brought inside during the winter. Generally, disease-free. Olea Europea is mostly grown for its tasteful fruits, but it is also an attractive-looking addition to urban, coastal, Mediterranean, or rock and gravel gardens. It is suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a medium-sized, narrowly upright, conical, ornamental pear tree with glossy, dark green leaves, vivid red in autumn, a profusion of lovely, white flowers blooming in spring, and occasionally, small, brown fruit in autumn. Attractive to bees and birds. Callery Pear 'Chanticleer' is adaptable to a wide range of soil, including heavy clay, but prefers fertile, loamy, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun. Once established, it is resistant to drought, frost, and wind. Tolerant of urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Generally, pest-free. Easy to grow. Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a beautiful, tough ornamental tree, one of the best ornamental pears for autumn colour. Great as a specimen plant or small shade tree. Excellent for avenues and narrow streets, as well as industrial areas. Suitable for growing in containers. Because of its wind resistance, good for coastal areas and roof gardens.

Abies nobilis, commonly known as the noble fir, is a majestic evergreen conifer native to the mountainous regions of the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It is admired for its tall, symmetrical form and attractive, upward-curving bluish-green needles. The noble fir is often sought after for its strong, fragrant branches, making it a popular choice for Christmas trees and festive wreaths. This particular specimen was grown from seed at Arundel Arboretum and cultivated in a pot, demonstrating the species’ adaptability and resilience in container growth. Over time, it developed a well-balanced shape and healthy foliage, showcasing the tree’s ornamental value even when not planted in open ground

The Acer rubrum 'October Glory,' commonly known as the Red Maple 'October Glory,' is a remarkable ornamental tree that can thrive in the UK climate, making it an attractive addition to the UK market. This deciduous tree, native to North America, offers stunning fall foliage and adaptable growth, making it well-suited for British gardens.

In the UK, where autumn is celebrated for its vibrant foliage displays, the 'October Glory' Red Maple shines. It typically reaches a height of 12-15 meters (40-50 feet) with a slightly smaller spread, making it a suitable choice for medium to large gardens and parks. Its canopy takes on a broadly oval shape, providing ample shade and an impressive presence in the landscape.

One of the 'October Glory' Red Maple's most outstanding features is its spectacular autumn foliage. As the seasons transition, its lush green leaves transform into a captivating display of brilliant reds and oranges. This eye-catching foliage makes it a favourite for Autumn colour and adds a striking visual element to UK gardens, especially during the autumn months.

Regarding its suitability for the UK climate, the 'October Glory' Red Maple is reasonably adaptable. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for various garden settings. While it prefers well-drained soil, it can tolerate occasional wet conditions, which can be beneficial in the UK's often unpredictable climate. This adaptability to different soil types and moisture levels enhances its suitability for UK gardens.

Additionally, the 'October Glory' Red Maple is relatively cold-hardy, which is essential for withstanding the UK's occasionally harsh winters. While it may lose its leaves during winter, its bare branches can still provide an elegant silhouette in the garden.

In conclusion, the 'October Glory' Red Maple is an excellent choice for the UK market, offering stunning autumn foliage, adaptable growth, and the ability to thrive in the UK's climate. Its vibrant display of red and orange leaves in the fall adds a touch of grandeur to British gardens and parks, making it an attractive option for those seeking a visually striking and hardy tree for their landscape.